Archive
August 2018
Unopposed But Protested: Bishkek Gets a New Mayor
By Catherine Putz
The last five consecutive mayors of Bishkek have been accused of corruption -- not a great record.
Lombok: After the Earthquake
By Agoes Rudianto
The powerful earthquake left at least 131 dead in Lombok, Indonesia.
China Tests New 'Waverider' Hypersonic Vehicle
By Steven Stashwick
The hypersonic aircraft sustained speeds above Mach 5.5.
What’s in the Philippines-Russia Submarine Deal Chatter?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at some recent speculation on Manila’s potential acquisition.
What’s Next for Vietnam-Thailand Security Cooperation?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Thailand’s minister of public security visited Vietnam, highlighting defense ties.
Google's China Plans: Backtrack and Backlash
By Bonnie Girard
Is Google going to give China a censored search engine?
Can the 2020 Olympics Push a Rethink of Japan's Counterterrorism Strategy?
By Mina Pollmann
A new terrorism center suggests that Japan may finally be getting serious about the potential for attacks at home.
What the US Iran Sanctions Mean for India
By Paras Ratna
India’s diplomatic predicament just got worse.
The ‘Benfords’ Debacle: Counterfeit Australian Wine Floods China
By Matthew Abbey
As counterfeit goods proliferate, sales of legitimate Australian wine have decreased in China.
Diaoyu Islands Dispute: A Chinese Perspective
By Liu Dan
A view from China on the treaties that apply to the territorial dispute between China and Japan.
Pakistan’s Economic Crisis
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Islamabad’s need for an IMF bailout is set to create a “diplomatic predicament.”
Russia to Hold Demonstration Flights of MiG-31K Fighter Armed With ‘Kinzhal’ Air-Launched Ballistic Missile and Su-57 Stealth Fighter
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The two fighter jets are set to demonstrate their capability during an airshow outside of Moscow this month.